MA in Islamic Studies and Leadership

Islamic Studies and Leadership

This 2-year 48-unit Master’s degree program equips men and women with a firm grounding in Islamic thought and cultivates practical skills for leadership in a variety of religious context and professional settings.

The program features courses in Islamic studies, including Sirah (Prophetic biography), themes of the Qur’an, Islamic history, theology, jurisprudence, philosophy and mysticism. Additionally, students benefit from courses in ethics, leadership, and Interreligious studies. Additional courses provide training in such areas as spiritual care, youth development, civic engagement, and community organizing.

Proficiency at the intermediate level of university Arabic is required for graduation. This may be achieved by passing Arabic 2A/B at Bayan or alternative qualified institution, or by passing a Bayan administered exam.

The degree is achieved upon completion of a thesis paper or culminating integrative project.

Career Possibilities

Students in this program will be well prepared for a variety of careers in public, private, religious and non-profit contexts that require grounding in the Islamic tradition, including:

You can join in our graduate courses and study with our faculty as a form of Continuing Education. Auditors pay a reduced course fee to enroll, and do not receive transcript credit.

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Bayan Claremont is an Islamic graduate school established in 2011 at the Claremont School of Theology in Southern California. Bayan aims to produce dynamic and ethical leaders and scholars grounded in the Islamic tradition.